Written answers
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Department of Education and Skills
Departmental Staff
9:00 pm
Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the number of arts education organisers around the country; his further plans to improve this crucial service in view of the amalgamation of vocational education committees. [16607/11]
Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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The post of Arts Education Officer is comprehended by the public sector staffing moratorium and there are no plans to expand the programme. The Arts Education Programme is available in a number of VECs and funds educational initiatives for adults, particularly those participating in Further Education, to encourage and develop an appreciation of the arts.
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